Archive for March, 2009
The Day in Israel: Sun Mar 22nd, 2009
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Security forces prevented a large terror attack last night in Haifa after disarming a bomb inside a car parked outside the Lev HaMifratz shopping mall.
At around 8:00 – 8:30PM, forces were called to the parking lot after the mall’s security guards heard a small explosion coming from [...]
The Day in Israel: Sat Mar 21st, 2009
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Shavua tov to everyone. Here’s what happened while I was celebrating the Jewish Sabbath:
Exiled Hamas leader Moussa Abu Marzouk claimed Hamas is willing to restart negotiations for a prisoner exchange that would free Gilad Shalit, and would like to reach an agreement as quickly as possible.
Dozens of [...]
President Obama’s Message to the Iranian People
It’s good to see President Obama is capable of showing respect, at least to those he thinks deserve it.
Catmeathead Vandalizes His Own Mosque
Here’s a story about Australia’s Sheik Taj Din al-Hilali of “uncovered cat meat” fame.
Or should that be of “kicking in a door at his own mosque and making a false claim of vandalism” fame (hat tip: Tim Blair).
Australia’s most controversial sheik, Taj Din al-Hilali, has been caught on videotape kicking in a door at his [...]
Friday Morning Comedy
Some unintentional humor from an Iman who answers the question “Does Islam say kill people of other faiths?,” incredulous that people could even think to ask such a question.
Bonus comedic gold with his grasp of Islamic history, claim that Muslims are not killing anyone (it’s the media lying), and karaoke tune at the end.
Chilling
This footage of people witnessing the Sept 11 attacks is taken from 102 Minutes That Changed America, which is to show on the History Channel on March 23.
The Day in Israel: Fri Mar 20th, 2009
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Egyptian sources said that Israel had made no efforts to renew talks on Gilad Shalit’s release. Meanwhile, Gilad’s grandfather is no longer hoping for his release but rather his rescue operation.
Updates (Israel time; most recent at top)
3:05PM: Who said this?
“The people of _____ have superior historic memories [...]
Open Thread: Lost Commenting Mojo Edition
It was only last month that most of my posts were attracting comments in the tens (after attracting comments in the hundreds during Operation Cast Lead).
I thought it was a new beginning, a new sense of community on Israellycool. Heck, I even set up the new Israellycool forum to capitalize on the apparent desire to [...]
The Day in Israel: Thurs Mar 19th, 2009
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Palestinians claimed two Mahmoud Abbas Al Aqsa Martyr Brigades terrorists are fertilizing the Gazan soil after an IAF strike.
Hamas threatened to increase its terrorist prisoner demands in exchange for Gilad Shalit if Israel goes ahead and makes life tougher for palestinian terrorists held in Israeli jails.
Israeli Prime [...]
